Even if you鈥檝e been feeling okay, the end of the year can bring mental health challenges for anyone of any age.聽 It鈥檚 no coincidence that in much of the United States the winter months can be some of the darkest, longest and coldest. The way many people cope is to celebrate the traditions of […]

Dear Addy, I鈥檝e heard friends in the bleeding disorders community speak about depression and other mental health concerns. I want to support them, but I鈥檓 not sure how to approach this sensitive topic. Can you offer guidance on how to have a conversation with friends about mental health? Signed, Caring Friend Dear Friend, Thank you […]

I don鈥檛 think I鈥檒l ever forget the day I got the phone call — the one I had been dreading since my daughter was diagnosed with聽Platelet Storage Pool Disorder (PSPD). It was 10:30 AM on a聽Thursday. I was singing to the preschoolers where I work when my colleague brought me the phone. She had that […]